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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.68, 6,337.92 and 2,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.68, 6,337.92 and 2,496.76 is: 3,445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.68 : 6,337.92 = 2,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.68/6,337.92 = 2,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.68x = 6,337.92 × 2,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.68x = 15,824,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,265.14/4,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.54

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